DreamFactory Alternatives

DreamFactory is described as 'We instantly generate APIs from services (MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2 + more) and datasources, automate manual processes, and expose key data from legacy sources (SOAP to REST), and allow for end-to-end operational efficiency and transparency' and is an app in the development category. There are eight alternatives to DreamFactory for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Linux and Mac apps. The best DreamFactory alternative is Orbital API, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DreamFactory are ApiOpenStudio, Kong, Tyk and WSO2 API Manager.

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  1. Orbital API icon
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    Orbital automates integration between data sources (APIs, Databases, Queues and Functions). BFF's, API Composition and ETL pipelines that adapt as your specs change.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • Orbital API is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to DreamFactory.

    • Orbital API is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DreamFactory.

    • Orbital API is Freemium and Open SourceDreamFactory is also Freemium and Open Source
  2. ApiOpenStudio icon
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    Api Open Studio allows you to quickly create and manage APIs with full business and processing logic and user management, using low-code. As a result, you can save important time and money by dedicating your resources on other tasks, while at the same time maintaining the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  3. Kong icon
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    Kong is a scalable, open source API layer (also known as a API gateway, or API middleware). Kong runs in front of any RESTful API and is extended through plugins, which provide extra functionalities and services beyond the core platform.

    23 Kong alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Kong is the most popular Linux alternative to DreamFactory.

    • Kong is Free and Open SourceDreamFactory is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Tyk icon
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    Open source API management platform featuring an API gateway, analytics, developer portal and dashboard. Available in 3 editions: cloud, on-prem, or hybrid.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Tyk is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to DreamFactory.

    • Tyk is Free and Open SourceDreamFactory is Freemium and Open Source
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    WSO2 API Manager is a complete solution for designing and publishing APIs, creating and managing a developer community, and for securing and routing API traffic in a scalable way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • WSO2 API Manager is the most popular Web-based alternative to DreamFactory.

    • WSO2 API Manager is Free and Open SourceDreamFactory is Freemium and Open Source
  6. Apigee icon
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    Apigee is a free tools platform for developers and API providers to debug, test, protect and get analytics on APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Apigee is the most popular SaaS alternative to DreamFactory.

    • Apigee is Freemium and ProprietaryDreamFactory is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Zuplo icon
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    Zuplo is a light-weight, fully-managed API Management platform, built for developers (GitOps, fast deployment, unlimited preview environments, etc.). Hobbyist developers and Engineering leaders alike use Zuplo to quickly:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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